2010 Hartford Court Zinfandel Old Vines Highwire Vineyard

The 2010 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is another impressive wine, but here it is the silkiness and graciousness of the tannin that distinguishes the Highwire. The presence of Carigane in this site gives the wine much of its high-toned, floral bouquet. Sweet red berries, flowers, mint and licorice inform the sensual, inviting finish. This is another terrific showing from Hartford. The Highwire is an especially racy, sleek wine. It makes a fascinating contrast to the Dina's as the two sites are essentially next to each other but the field blends are quite different.

The 2010 Zinfandel Highwire Vineyard is another impressive wine, but here it is the silkiness and graciousness of the tannin that distinguishes the Highwire. The presence of Carigane in this site gives the wine much of its high-toned, floral bouquet. Sweet red berries, flowers, mint and licorice inform the sensual, inviting finish. This is another terrific showing from Hartford. The Highwire is an especially racy, sleek wine. It makes a fascinating contrast to the Dina’s as the two sites are essentially next to each other but the field blends are quite different. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Proprietor Don Hartford and his winemaker Jeff Stewart have fashioned an impressive colletion of Chardonnays, Pinots and Zinfandels. The Chardonnays are fermented with native yeasts and see significant lees stirring. The Pinots spend 15 months in French oak barrels, 30-55% new. The Zinfandels typically see 9-12 months in barrel, which seems a bit on the short side for wines that have so much to say. All of the wines are bottled unfiltered. Tel. (800) 588-0234